This function allows the user to define and apply linear or angular velocities to selected nodes. The VELOCITY SET dialog box is illustrated in Figure 5.6.10.
Figure 5.6.10 Velocity Set dialog box
SHOW CONSTRAINT
Refer to CONSTRAINT OPTION.
SHOW VELOCITY
Toggle on/off to show/hide a defined initial velocity.
SHOW ALL
Toggle on/off to show/hide all initial velocity.
DEFINE
Create a velocity set.
• Select DEFINE.
• Enter the initial velocity in the INTIAL VELOCITY dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.6.11.
• Select nodes.
Figure 5.6.11 Initial Velocity dialog box
REMOVE
Remove defined initial velocity from the selected nodes set.
CLEAR
Remove all defined initial velocity from the database. A eta/DYNAFORM QUESTION dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.6.12 is displayed.
Figure 5.6.12 DYNAFORM Question dialog box
LIST
There are two choices:
1. ALL NODE
All nodes with an initial velocity are highlighted with an arrow.
2. NODE
The initial velocities of selected nodes are listed in the message prompt window.